Angel Biscuits I

Light and airy, these buttermilk biscuits will melt in your mouth.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 186 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)
• ¾ cup warm buttermilk (105 to 115 degrees F)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. With pastry blender or two knives, cut in shortening until mixture resembles course crumbs, set aside.

Step 2

Place warm water in warm bowl. Sprinkle in yeast, stir until dissolved. Add yeast mixture and warm buttermilk to dry ingredients, blend well.

Step 3

Remove dough to floured surface. Knead dough 10 to 15 times, form into ball. Roll dough to 3/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2-1/2 inch biscuits. Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 30 to 45 minutes.

Step 4

Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 15 minutes or until done.